Ford Motor Company – Belt Tension Sensor Malfunction

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Expedition vehicles. The front passenger seatbelt buckle’s Belt Tension Sensor (BTS) may malfunction and may result in the seat occupant being misclassified.


Affected models:

Report Received Date 20200416
NHTSA ID 20V217000
Consequence Summary In the event of a crash, the restraint system may not provide the intended level of protection, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seatbelt buckle, free of charge. The recall began May 11, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S17.
Recall Code 20S17
Potentially Affected 1355
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V217000)

What the owner should do?

You can check if your specific car is affected by a recall by entering your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on the NHTSA website. The VIN is a unique code that identifies your vehicle and can be found on your car's registration, insurance documents, or near the base of the windshield on the driver's side.

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